About African American Historic Sites Database

A project by Virginia Foundation for the Humanities

The African American Historic Sites Database is an interactive guide to hundreds of African American historic sites across Virginia. This easy to use interface, brought to you by the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, makes it simple and fun to get the facts on the history hidden all around you. Each point on the map includes historical information about the site. Find interesting people, places, and events in Virginia’s history.

If you would like to suggest a site or become involved in developing digital stories, reviewing content, or collecting regional history please contact us.

Placing historical sites on a map can be tricky. We choose locations based on what we think makes the most sense. Sometimes we get it wrong (and sometimes there is no "right" answer). Feel free to email us with suggestions for improvement.